Hi everyone! The first post I will be sharing with you, is about a site I had the pleasure of visiting for the first time this past summer.

In July, I took a four day trip to Kennedy Meadows. Kennedy Meadows, located in Sonora, California, is not a typical campground. First and foremost, it is not actually known as a campground at all. It is a packing station and a common stop along the Pacific Crest Trail.  Kennedy Meadows has been in business for over a hundred years. It is in extremely high demand due to its friendly community (staff, guides, etc) and its gorgeous location. The campground itself, is relatively small, with only about 15 small, wooden cabins. Most families share cabins, then have tents set up around ,  for friends and other guests. The cabins must be reserved almost a year out because of their popularity. There are no singular sites just for tent camping, though I did see some trailer sites.  Kennedy Meadows is a very tight knit community and as a result, members who have stayed in the cabins for many years have first pick in the next year to come.

Kennedy is located in a canyon. It lies at the base of surrounding mountains and hills, along beautiful flowing streams of clean, clear water. The streams flow right through the entire campground so at night, you fall asleep to the blissful sound of rushing water. The entire area is covered in luscious green trees.

I really enjoyed how family friendly this site was. I saw children, parents, even some grandparents. There are lots of activities for the entire family; including, guided horseback riding tours through the mountain area, hiking trails (both marked and unmarked), swimming, and fishing. Kennedy is also pet friendly. Almost every site had at least one dog. The horses, which are used for riding tours, are very well-taken care and well-tended to. They were remarkably well trained, groomed, and healthy.

Unfortunately, I happened to be in Sonora the same time the canyon was covered in smoke from nearby fires. The dust, mixed with black smoke, was rough and my lungs were feeling heavy by the second day. I wish I had the opportunity to see the landscape and scenery without the haze, but Kennedy Meadows was still beautiful.

Overall, I strongly recommend this campground (if you can get in). Its a spectacular place for families, its clean, pet-friendly, loaded with activities, and filled with amazing people. Thanks Kennedy, for a wonderful first experience.